2013 RON to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2408 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.0450 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1509 SBD

2013 RON to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RON to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 2.2408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 2.0450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1958 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1539 to the December average rate of 2.2080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.2408 was down 1.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.2789, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,204 SBD

2012 Average 10,292 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 10,225 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 978.99 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.2184

2.0942

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.1407, compared to 2.1612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1407

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.1270 SBD (High: 2.2256 / Low: 2.0985). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0425 SBD (High: 2.2057 / Low: 2.1632).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1270

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0562 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 2.1613) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.0901), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0712 (+3.41%).

2013 Avg (May) 2.1613

2012 Avg (May) 2.0901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2256	2.0985	2.1539
February	2.2264	2.1223	2.1608
March	2.1326	2.0450	2.1045
April	2.1828	2.0575	2.1486
May	2.2408	2.1283	2.1613
June	2.1561	2.0771	2.1149
July	2.1477	2.0731	2.1075
August	2.1677	2.1181	2.1403
September	2.1654	2.0906	2.1331
October	2.2349	2.1585	2.1976
November	2.2057	2.1632	2.1807
December	2.2319	2.1719	2.2080